Our Ducks HATE the New POND - Building a Duck Pond

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Homestead duck pond building adventures. The ducks seem to hate our new pond. Enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE and help support the channel. And don't forget to drop a comment. It helps us to build this channel into something special. We're transforming this 90 acre property into a self reliant homestead and farm stay vacation rental. We're building infrastructure to accomodate future growth such as barns, duck house, 7 coop chicken house, water hydrants, planting an orchard, building a garden etc. Chickens, ducks, geese, mini pigs, rabbits, a bunch of barn cats and two old english sheepdogs make up our team here at the farm. Please follow along on our journey of transforming this place into something special.

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@NAT-qo6mz Месяц назад

Put their plastic pool by the pond and fill it. Great job on the pond!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I can try that.

@justinaba3963 Месяц назад

Yeah, that could help.

@lucinaramsey4705 Месяц назад

Great idea.

@michellecoleman2597 Месяц назад

Exactly what I came to say!!

@JoJo-eh5xi Месяц назад

I was hopping on to say the same thing. Nevertheless, I don’t think I would have taken on the task of making this beautiful pound. I really love your creativity and willingness to try and do all these amazing things. I never comment but I found your videos recently and I’ve really enjoyed your channel. I was amazed that you said you’re not a carpenter. I would not have guessed that. Thank you for the videos. They are so fun and informative :)

@dubyaelle5533 Месяц назад

The ducks will appreciate a ramp. Also if you ever have goslings they won't be able to get in and out of the water easy.

@sarahspooner5887 Месяц назад

Yes same for little ducklings

@dawnth531 Месяц назад

See me here holding my breath waiting to see the ducks go in the pond, and shouting 'take a couple up Chad and put them in and the rest will follow' 😂😂 Maybe put their old water baths near to the edge of the pond and that will help them to find it?

@MrTickingtime Месяц назад

Yes and buy a "FAKE" plastic duck..... let it stay in the water pond.

@HELENGodLoves Месяц назад

@@MrTickingtime 😂 I don't know why but I envision one duck trying to win the heart of the dummy duck 🦆 LoL

@julesann1773 Месяц назад

What a lovely paradise youve created for these cute farm animals❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

You are so kind

@sharonroconnellandcritters Месяц назад

The ducks are being cautious. One laid an egg, because anxious. They need coaxing and will eventually go in. Really nice job, looks so relaxing with the waterfall part. Can't wait to see them enjoying it. I was so happy for the geese!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@jandolph7509 Месяц назад

If you notice wild ducks can’t leave a lake until the lake is to so many feet in front of them. They can’t lift themselves up to fly. You might want to make a lower area for the duck to walk up and down into the water. Ducks realize they can’t get out of the pond. Some could drown. Ducks have shorter legs than your geese. Place flat stones and pea gravel around pond 5 or 6 ft. away from the water. Then the ducks and geese will keep the water clean and can get in or out. I would check with local wildlife rehabs around your area. They can tell you what to add.😊😊

@bettyc.5070 Месяц назад

Everything is scare to critters until they learn it's ok. Don't force it. Maybe give them just a few of their tubs back and every couple of days move them closer to the pond and remove one until your real close to the pond. Maybe then they'll figure it out. It has turned out very nice, I'm loving it!!! Be patient it will happen 🌞😊

@godloveyou229 Месяц назад

Add P gravel to the bottom of the pond and around the edges. It should help P gravel. Tiny gravel. It might throw some lava rocks and some other interesting rocks around it as well in the bottom and around the sides. Fill in with the sand, play sand, but Kirk well 21:12

@nokchilton1562 Месяц назад

The geese are so happy swimming away but it’s so delightfully to see your face happy 😃! Maybe just take one duck to go in first then the others will follow! They only know small plastic ponds! Well done Chad …

@gillsgarden9735 Месяц назад

I have noticed that our ducks can’t go up steps or jump up on rocks. The person who commented saying to put in a ramp, that’s a good idea 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

On the one side I laid flat stones almost in the water I think it’s about 2” so they can get out easily. Although the ducks can always flutter to get out too.

@mariephenix7168 Месяц назад

Bring the plastic bath near the pound.

@KatySimpsonLive Месяц назад

Fantastic pond Chad. So lovely to see how much fun the geese are having. Silly old ducks!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Thanks a bunch!

@helen1962 Месяц назад

The pond is beautiful, the ducks will eventually find it. Can’t wait to see them enjoying it.

@bluefangwolf7367 Месяц назад

Rocks needs to be fully all around the pond

@Riderhook01 Месяц назад

Everything need Time. The Ducks will find out, and go in the Water. Sure. Great Job.

@dawnth531 Месяц назад

Great job with the pond tho' Seems there is nothing you can't build. It will look even more beautiful once you finish landscaping it and maybe add some more stones around the edge 😊❤💖💯

@jilldickson4352 Месяц назад

At least the geese look happy ❤❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

They were loving it 😊

@marydingus4360 Месяц назад

Don't worry about it. You did all you could do! Animals can be strange sometimes. I feel like they will eventually get in the pond!❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yeah I know, they just need time to adjust.

@sharonanderson9632 Месяц назад

Boxwood is toxic to ducks woll grow about 6 feet round or more.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

@@sharonanderson9632 really? That’s no good I didn’t know that.

@amandaravita1085 Месяц назад

Pond is BEAUTIFUL!!!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

❤️❤️

@shannonmartinez8036 Месяц назад

You can either funnel them in with barriers on both sides or move one of their old pools right up against the pond and fill it up. They'll get figure it out. You did a great job!!

@marilynmaker5942 Месяц назад

Looks great Chad, good job! I doubt the ducks hate the pond, its probably more that they didn't realize what it is. Please don't be discouraged! Great video made my morning 🥰

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Of course not, they’ll love the pond. The ducks are just so used to those water bins.

@eyesea123 Месяц назад

Maybe a trail of food leading to the pond? Gosh, I am surprised they didn't go for it yet. They will. The geese looked so happy though swimming in a circle together. So sweet! Looks great too.

@phildivirgilio6286 Месяц назад

Lol that's funny. Don't worry in time they will go in the pond.😂

@ZippedUpKitz Месяц назад

You might place a small ramp in and out of the pond and cover all of the plastic with the extra dirt and landscaping materials….you did a GREAT JOB building this pond… I’m impressed!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Right on! 🤙

@ZippedUpKitz Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm I cannot wait to see that pond, fully landscaped, and all of the water fowl enjoying it… I just hope that the geese don’t take it completely over and keep the ducks from being able to get into it… That would be really, really bad… Of course you could always build another one on the other side of all the trees ha ha ha ha ha

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

@@ZippedUpKitz I’ve noticed already that if I let them all out at the same time the geese go in first and the ducks wait until the geese are done. But I’ve also seen a few ducks swimming then a goose come in and the ducks just continue swimming. I’ll get some great footage either way though.

@ZippedUpKitz Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm awesome! I’m glad they are finally getting into the water! I want to visit your farm so badly… wish I lived closer! I'm in Oklahoma so it’s a bit of a drive lol….

@sharonp.1376 Месяц назад

They are going to enjoy the pond ❤🇯🇲

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I think so too 😄

@sharonlea786 Месяц назад

Stayed up past my bedtime just to watch your video! ha Its a fantastic pond. The geese looked like they were having a good time. You should be proud. The ducks just need some time.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Haha thanks for watching so late 😝

@Scot_WestTexas Месяц назад

YAY! Geese in the pond.. congrats on your work brother 👍😎

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Right on! Thanks

@waddleinnhomestead Месяц назад

Ducks hate change Takes a few days to adjust to anything new Try putting one of their water dishes closer to it Once they realize what it is you will struggle to get them out 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

A few viewers have suggested that, I don’t know why I didn’t think of it but it seems logical

@VickiTay 13 дней назад

Pond is beautiful and peaceful too with the waterfall. Fantastic job! 😊

@dianecooper7502 Месяц назад

If you build it they will come. Eventually. Despair not. ❤️

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Haha YES!!! They came the next day.

@th1sd1dnthapp3n Месяц назад

So satisfying to see the geese get in the pond! how exciting! silly ducks...

@DariaAmato-wz2xg Месяц назад

I can envision 2 sheep dogs swimming this summer

@LeoDiaz-rv7ee Месяц назад

What an inspiration! Love the goose pond

@GrannySanny Месяц назад

Silly ducks! The pond is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

😁

@wandaeades7274 Месяц назад

I'm here for the ducks!!! Also cats and dogs. Also the geese!!!

@user-qt9rs9wu1s Месяц назад

Believe me they will have to adjust to it then they will love it 😍

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yes, agreed 😉

@ruthjohnson6369 Месяц назад

The geese look so beautiful in the beautiful pond. Love the waterfall too. Great job Chad! They are so happy.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Agreed, so nice to see the contrast of their beautiful white feathers against the darkness of the water.

@stephaniehill655 Месяц назад

Try placing the little tubs next to the pond and they will see that it's safe

@carlapierle8623 Месяц назад

If you had seen my goofy looking grin the entire time watching the geese in the pond, you would know this video is not a failure. The ducks will catch on eventually. I just love watching the duck parade going to and from their coop! You did a WONDERFUL job on the pond. It is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

No failures here, it’s just some of my odd humour. The ducks tested out the pond the next day. Always just trying to make entertaining videos to catch that algorithm 😆

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment, I think the pond will look even better by the summer.

@carlapierle8623 Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm Yes it will! I’m glad the ducks caught on the next day. 😂

@IzzyOnTheMove Месяц назад

Haha me too

@brookmontoya2253 Месяц назад

YaY!!! Come on ducks what's up!!!?? Lol ❤ the pond and your ducks will too, soon!!

@DeadbyDaylightDUO Месяц назад

Well, I gotta admit those geese were absolutely gorgeous swimming around and dipping in that pond! ❤❤❤ You did a fantastic job with the pond! It will take trial and error, but you will perfect it. 🎉❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

YES!!! 👏 glad u liked it, lotsa fun.

@peacockgrandma Месяц назад

Don't worry, They will figure it out when they are ready! Your pond is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I think so too! They’ll love it.

@Mysongsamp Месяц назад

What a beautiful pond congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾

@bevfrench3496 Месяц назад

awww, look at them trying to stir up grass from the bottom, silly geese.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

They were dunking their heads so deep eh

@IzzyOnTheMove Месяц назад

I wanna swim in that pond, lol 😄 beautiful work, Chad! Your vlogs are so heartwarming to watch

@jillyd2807 Месяц назад

Use fencing to make a sort of funnel/path that goes directly to the pond, maybe! 🦆

@yeagerxp Месяц назад

Well done BUD😛 Leave the ducks alone. They will go in the water when ready. No NETS. Remember what happened the last time you used a net on an animal. BUBBLES hates your GUTS 😱😱😱😱😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 Have a good one

@kiddobee3610 Месяц назад

“Geese only pool hours” 😂 That’s a very nice pond you have there!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

YES!!! 👏 I like that 😂

@suzannealden5779 Месяц назад

I’d try splashing the water a bit. They’ll see it and come on over. Loved this video!

@ToddBoehly0147 Месяц назад

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

@ToddBoehly0147 Месяц назад

@madlion9273 Месяц назад

Maybe they dont want to get stuck. i noticed the geese having a bit of trouble getting in and out. maybe a plank or long flat rockfor a ramp since there is a bit of a lip on all the edges. looks great and glad you got to play in the dirt.

@colly1952 Месяц назад

These geese look so much like swans, so beautiful!

@lynndegg9523 Месяц назад

I love the pond Your videos are so enjoyable to watch

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

❤️❤️

@klodianamengri671 Месяц назад

You can fill with rocks around the pond to eliminate the mud Very nice work 🙌🙌

@bevfrench3496 Месяц назад

hope you put big rocks where you want them to get out. you are such a caring person.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I put flat rocks on the one side as level with the water as I can get it. They can flutter out too I’ve seen it.

@Jojohammer72 Месяц назад

I had the same issue with mine. And like you, I also had water in small pans. I ended up putting their water containers right next to the pond. Our ducks eventually moved to the pond. Cheers

@HELENGodLoves Месяц назад

😂 The geese adore your hard work and are planning to keep it for themselves 😂 LoL Might move the plastic pools a little closer to the pond 🤔

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

❤️❤️

@RJH_LIL Месяц назад

Nice pond Chad. I think if the ducks get thirsty enough, they'll learn. Can you get a fake duck that quacks and put it in????? 🤔

@ceciliapreziose3783 Месяц назад

Maybe use their old baths and line them up towards the pond

@janetgies8698 Месяц назад

The pond looks fabulous with the border of flat rocks and the plants will fill in nicely. If you can grab a couple of ducks from their pen in the morning (especially if it’s still a little dark) you could plop them in and hopefully get the others to follow. You might want to pile some rocks against the edges inside the water so the ducks can push-off and up. -and for babies. Also - if you put some low fencing next to the black liner they can’t get out at that location. I had ducks for 20 years. 👏🏻🥳💚

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Our garden centres get going mid May so we’ll check out what we can do plants wise. Gonna be fun and hopefully make some interesting camera shots.

@ravenhill4331 Месяц назад

Looks really great! Love the water fall! 😊 Another benefit is that situating the pond next to the vegetable garden will improve the micro climate in the garden. The water holds the varmth from the day in the night.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I didn’t think about the warmth I only thought of the fertile water for the garden 😄

@stephanasnancoo8799 Месяц назад

Cant wait for next episode

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yay!! 👏

@klbennef Месяц назад

Set their little tubs close to the pond and leave them there. They should check them out and maybe see the pond water??

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I did that the next day, seemed to work.

@whatsinaname3561 Месяц назад

What a beautiful pond!

@MrSpinnerbug Месяц назад

Looks great, they will love it!😊

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I think so too!

@barefootminis Месяц назад

I would totally catch some ducks with a fishnet and throw them in. Your pond rocks! You ARE as strong as an ox and clever too. So impressed. Throw 'em in haha!

@CardsbyMaaike Месяц назад

maybe use one of those decoy ducks hunters use? if you have it, then they might try it? dunno looks good, maybe more gravel on the sides? I kinda worry the ducks and geese get stuck in those nets, I hope not, but yeah well done, sorry the ladies are not interested yet, maybe they prefer to take dust baths

@patshatur1578 Месяц назад

Big Rocks on the unwanted side for entry and exit. The rocks will also protect the liner edge.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yes I still have to do that, I’m running out of big rocks though I may have to use some stumps too.

@michaelrusso8493 Месяц назад

Move the blue pool closer to pond. You could fill until they find pond.

@MySwellGarden Месяц назад

This is so AWESOME! Great work Chad!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Glad you like it! 😁

@VintageStylebyJo Месяц назад

Hi Chad fun video 🤗Your chuckle when the geese went into the pond made me chuckle 😅So glad you are selling shirts now🤗👍I will have to get the pink dexter tshirt❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Aww thnx, took me forever to figure out the merch thing but I’ll be talking about it soon. I hadn’t realized it would show up on the channel right away 😁

@VintageStylebyJo Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm thats so awesome 🤗👍

@andresdelcampo6733 Месяц назад

That pond looks really nice, the ducks will eventually get in the more they see the geese having fun, and if not it's their loss haha.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I thought for sure they would go in after a few hours, but nope. They’ve all been in now so it’s all good.

@elisaa9981 Месяц назад

I haven't watched the video till the end yet, but I think it's a matter of time before one of the dogs jump in. I thought I saw some longing eyes... 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Haha maybe 😂

@lucinaramsey4705 Месяц назад

That pond looks amazing.. I think the ducks were actually waiting to go in the little pools but they were empty, they are so used to the pools they have no clue they can go in the pond. eventually they will and they will love it.

@Katkit91108 Месяц назад

The pond looks great! Loved the cats (especially Dexter) supervising your work! 😂 The ducks and geese will be ready for summer! Also the waterfall feature gave some lovely asmr.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yeah throughout the day the cats seek me out to investigate what I’m doing 😆

@riddleza Месяц назад

Looks great. Continue to update, especially on how the filtration system works with all of the duck and goose poop.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Aww thanks, will do.

@murrmir Месяц назад

You're going to need to stack some rocks as a barrier on top of that liner.

@andresdelcampo6733 Месяц назад

Awesome pond for them.

@leannhall6512 Месяц назад

Your grin is priceless what a great pond

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Always having fun 🤩

@doriskuhberger8559 Месяц назад

Great video as always Well done with the pond. LOL The ducks are funny. They did not go in the pond. The geese Loved it. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

I thought it may be interesting cause ducks are very habitual. They went in the next day and had some fun though.

@doriskuhberger8559 Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm That is great news. Thank you for letting me know. 👍

@Duck95ish Месяц назад

We enticed our ducks with a handful of peas, but its not something they can have too much of too often - due to the high niacin content. maybe a trail of peas leading into the pool and drop some into the water for them to dive out. They loved the frozen peas on hot days, my wife compared it to giving kids ice lollies on hot summers days.

@bobwalton4879 Месяц назад

a small trail of corn to the pond entrance

@palady1486 Месяц назад

Absolutely love your videos! Enjoy all your animals. You do such a great job on anything you do on your farm. Looking forward to the next one.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

❤️❤️❤️

@pennywillis8895 Месяц назад

🇦🇺Put gravel and larger stones where the geese want to get in. Later you can add grasses. It will stop the water getting muddy for now.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Exactly, gotta do something on that side either stones or stumps. I’m running out of stones so maybe a combo of both.

@darrenbooth57 Месяц назад

Amazing job! You really do look after all of your animals.

@nancysmith-baker1813 Месяц назад

Love your pond and what you have done . This has been hilarious 😅😅 Maybe put some of the old tubs next to the pond ?? I don't know . Hilarious . Thankyou , good luck . It'll work out .

@Setch4579 Месяц назад

I think you need some sort of ramp that goes into the pond. Some animals that may fall in won't be able to get out the way the geese can. Goslings and ducklings probably won't be able to get out either, or struggle at the very least. Otherwise, it's looking good! As for the ducks, they'll get the idea eventually I'm sure.

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Well I put those flat type stones on the one side that makes it about 2 inches above the water, that’ll be fine for the birds I can always lay a log in there for other critters to escape.

@sarahspooner5887 Месяц назад

The only thing that could make that better is some minnows in there it would be a duck and geese Paradise but it already is really nice you did a great job

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@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yes, I still have a lot more edging and landscaping to do.

@janehill8760 Месяц назад

Your pond looks amazing! The ducks just don't realize it yet. I like the ramp idea and the suggestion to take 1 or 2 ducks and put them in the water. Maybe the others will follow. Looking forward to seeing the ducks enjoying their new pond!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Aww thanks, I think it’s gonna be pretty peaceful sitting on a bench watching the ducks. (Without the geese nipping at my ankles) 😂

@janehill8760 Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm Yes it will be!😄

@donnahummel5765 Месяц назад

Looking Good. Great 😊 job.

@caughtafaygo Месяц назад

Ha. Secure the edge and hide it or you'll lose it. The bird feet wont puncture the liner if you have pond liner.

@ceciliapreziose3783 Месяц назад

If I lived near you, I'd be helping you build all your stuff. Its so exciting!!! Cecilia from Alaska

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yeah that would be some drive eh 😆

@ceciliapreziose3783 Месяц назад

OH NO, was waiting for this moment to see them happy and floating around. Maybe they need time

@cathymcgee1674 Месяц назад

Chad, great job. The pond is so nice. Don't worry the ducks will eventually get in there. I love the waterfall. What would be pretty, is have your wife put some colorful flowers somewhere around there and it will set the pond off. Great job. ❤😊

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Yes we’ll do that, trying to make it more natural. Too cold still but I personally like hydrangeas.

@cathymcgee1674 Месяц назад

@@HiddenSpringFarm I know it will be beautiful.

@patty1601 Месяц назад

Try putting something like a straw bale in the middle of the pond or a big rock something they can climb up on and sit, maybe

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

It’s 4’ deep and I definitely wouldn’t put straw in there. I built the pond with ledges that are about 10”-12” deep. If they wanna climb and sit then they can just get out. They just need a day or two to adjust 😉

@billgrover3130 Месяц назад

What a lovely pond. Great job!

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

🤙

@Srediess1 Месяц назад

Wow! Really nice job. This is so inspiring.

@cindym7234 Месяц назад

The pond looks phenomenal! You really did a great job on it. I love it. I think the ducks will get used to it. Maybe move the water troughs closer to the pond so they can see the pond up close. Anyhow, I think it'll all work out. Love from Texas ❤

@HiddenSpringFarm Месяц назад

Aww thanks so much 😀